ZZZips Posted August 18, 2023 Report Share Posted August 18, 2023 Enrique Freeman family photo 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted August 18, 2023 Report Share Posted August 18, 2023 How was our shooting today? How did the newcomers look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illini Zip Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 (edited) 17 hours ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: How was our shooting today? How did the newcomers look? I like what I am seeing. A little sloppy and chaotic at times, but the Zips ran 11 players with every lineup variation imaginable. And I do mean running. Or at least pushing an up-tempo pace. Ali, Hunter, N.Johnson and Dawson appeared to be shooting well. The bigs are playing more away from the hoop. And besides Enrique being his usual awesome self, he hit a nice midrange. I agree with @Blue & Gold Thornton plays a nice point, but he struggled finishing at the rim yesterday. True Freshman Baker is playing great. He had a few rookie passing mistakes, but he has solid body control and footwork already. And the game doesn’t seem to be too much for him at this stage. I think it was a very successful scrimmage/team building opportunity. They all showed moments of promise over the 3 games. Disappointed that Prather Jr. and Musiime-Kamali didn’t see the court, but they were at least in attendance and in good spirits. Go Zips!!! Edited August 19, 2023 by Illini Zip 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 21 minutes ago, Illini Zip said: I like what I am seeing. A little sloppy and chaotic at times, but the Zips ran 11 players with every lineup variation imaginable. And I do mean running. Or at least pushing an up-tempo pace. Ali, Hunter, N.Johnson and Dawson appeared to be shooting well. The bigs are playing more away from the hoop. And besides Enrique being his usual awesome self, he hit a nice midrange. I agree with @Blue & Gold Thornton plays a nice point, but he struggled finishing at the rim yesterday. True Freshman Baker is playing great. He had a few rookie passing mistakes, but he has solid body control and footwork already. And the game doesn’t seem to be too much for him at this stage. I think it was a very successful scrimmage/team building opportunity. They all showed moments of promise over the 3 games. Disappointed that Prather Jr. and Musiime-Kamali didn’t see the court, but they were at least in attendance and in good spirits. Go Zips!!! The 2 scholly players not seeing the court HAS to be injury situation right? The walk ons even got in every game I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illini Zip Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, LZIp said: The 2 scholly players not seeing the court HAS to be injury situation right? The walk ons even got in every game I believe. I believe that is the rumor. I hope it’s only minor injury related, but it could be disciplinary or someone is not committed to playing hard defense. I am only disappointed, it’s too early to be concerned. Edited August 19, 2023 by Illini Zip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X got robbed of POY Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 It is injury situations for a bit of time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 2 hours ago, X got robbed of POY said: It is injury situations for a bit of time. A bit... As in they'll be ready for the beginning of the season? I am very intrigued by both players, as their respective sizes and skill sets would really provide some nice versatility and depth. I'm also assuming Mus is in line for a redshirt, so my above statement applies a bit more to Prather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akron1 Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Akron1 said: 3 directional schools to end the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 Is there a reason we don’t play KSUcks for the last game of the regular season any longer? They did that last year too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 we play Toledo, KSU, UB and OU twice each. Cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Blue & Gold said: Is there a reason we don’t play KSUcks for the last game of the regular season any longer? They did that last year too. No idea but would've loved it this year, if for no other reason than to break up the Buffalo-KSUcks-Toledo-Ohio gauntlet in February. Goodness that's a stretch from Hell. Edited August 23, 2023 by Let'sGoZips94 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted August 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 22 hours ago, Blue & Gold said: Is there a reason we don’t play KSUcks for the last game of the regular season any longer? They did that last year too. I can't be sure, but I strongly suspect it comes from the same advanced line of thinking that has the Zips playing PCCC in football on a Wednesday night. D!p$h!+$. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigzip1 Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 On 8/23/2023 at 2:44 PM, Blue & Gold said: Is there a reason we don’t play KSUcks for the last game of the regular season any longer? They did that last year too. It does no good to have to play them our last game of the season knowing we’ll have to go thru them again to win the conference tournament. We know it’s most likely going to be a dog fight so it’s better to space the games out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlu Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 9 hours ago, clarkwgriswold said: I can't be sure, but I strongly suspect it comes from the same advanced line of thinking that has the Zips playing PCCC in football on a Wednesday night. D!p$h!+$. 7 hours ago, Bigzip1 said: It does no good to have to play them our last game of the season knowing we’ll have to go thru them again to win the conference tournament. We know it’s most likely going to be a dog fight so it’s better to space the games out. Only 1 MAC rivalry game to end the season (OU-Miami) ... I think NIU, EMU, WMU is great to end the season as none of those teams will be in the MAC Tournament ... good time for roster tweeking, if needed. Also, don't understand why folks feel Buffalo is a team to be worried about??? ... Bowling Green, however, is another story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 10 hours ago, RoyalBlu said: Bowling Green, however, is another story. feel like i've been hearing this since I was in school 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlu Posted August 28, 2023 Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 On 8/25/2023 at 9:18 AM, zippy5 said: feel like i've been hearing this since I was in school Has there been any confirmation --- one way or another -- about Ali Ali eligibility??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted August 28, 2023 Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, RoyalBlu said: Has there been any confirmation --- one way or another -- about Ali Ali eligibility??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrowdy88 Posted August 29, 2023 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 Who are the two players that people were worried about injuries for? I wasn't able to watch the 3 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted August 29, 2023 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 9 hours ago, zipsrowdy88 said: Who are the two players that people were worried about injuries for? I wasn't able to watch the 3 games. Those would be redshirt freshman SG Ryan Prather and true freshman F Marvin Musiime-Kamali. Neither saw any PT in any of the 3 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted August 29, 2023 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 The schedule has been finalized. The staff did a great job. Added a well known opponent for what could be a fun road trip. Expect an official announcement soon. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zips08 Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 8 hours ago, Hilltopper said: The schedule has been finalized. The staff did a great job. Added a well known opponent for what could be a fun road trip. Expect an official announcement soon. When you say fun road trip, how far away of a drive would it be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 Is this it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 3 hours ago, Zipmeister said: Is this it? Looks accurate based on what has been made available to us so far, but I believe we'll have more than 5 non-conference games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip JD Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 On 8/29/2023 at 12:30 PM, Hilltopper said: The schedule has been finalized. The staff did a great job. Added a well known opponent for what could be a fun road trip. Expect an official announcement soon. I want Cedarville or Muskingum! Please post the final schedule when it drops. Thx 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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